Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Elaim hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Coral (140 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jade (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Whurbin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears professional attire. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fragrant studied abroad. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports a flattop fur cut. She has copper eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and to be a bounty hunter again

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his red hair down. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Mayor, but she got bored and became a Merchant. After a long history of fighting, Maiathah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp.